Learn to play the electronic keyboard and open up a brand new world of
musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of
all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about MIDI, position at
the keyboard, preparing your instrument for use, and proper hand
position. You will then move right along to learning about the different
keys on the keyboard and basics of standard musical notation. You will
immediately dive into playing notes and transforming them into
well-known songs, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing
knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and
keyboard functions. Throughout the book, you will be introduced to a
variety of styles, including pop, rock, country, blues, classics, folk
favorites, hymns, spirituals and ragtime and upon completion you will
know how to use chord symbols to play from pop sheet music, fake books
and lead sheets. This book is for keyboards with automatic rhythms and
single-finger" chords.
The book features the following helpful resources for reference during
and after your lessons:
* Explanation of the Circle of 5ths
* Improvising techniques
* Exciting arrangements of "The Entertainer", "Amazing Grace", and many
more.
Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the
way."